Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience : An Introduction to Biological  Psychology - Laura A. Freberg

Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience

An Introduction to Biological Psychology

By: Laura A. Freberg

Paperback | 23 March 2023 | Edition Number 5

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Whether you have a strong science background or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of taking a behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology or physiological psychology course, this book is for you. Clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids and illustrations help you stay interested and focused.

DISCOVERING BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 5E introduces classic topics, cutting-edge research and today's most current thinking in behavioral neuroscience. You learn about the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to typical and disordered human behavior as you hone critical-thinking skills.

'Behavioral Neuroscience Goes to Work' sections highlight rewarding careers related to each chapter's topics, such as genetics counseling or neuroeducator, while 'Behavioral Neuroscience in Everyday Life' features further connect topics to real world issues and decisions. Infuse digital resources are also available to reinforce skills.

About the Author

Laura A. Freberg is a professor of psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she teaches introductory psychology and biological psychology courses, both online and face-to-face. She also enjoys experimenting with technology and social media in the classroom. Dr. Freberg's teaching career began when she taught her first college course at Pasadena City College at the age of 23. She has received Faculty Member of the Year recognition from Cal Poly Disabilities Resource Center three times (1991, 1994 and 2009) for her work with students with disabilities.

A past president of the Western Psychological Association (WPA), Dr. Freberg is the current psychology consultant for The New York Times In Education program. In addition to this text, she has co-authored four editions of DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF MIND (Cengage). She has also has authored AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE for Taylor & Francis and has co-authored RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE (TopHat Monocle). Dr. Freberg received her Ph.D. from UCLA.

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